"I see it now, but Gale doesn't know yet, does she?" Ivy was deeply worried. "How should we tell her?" She really wanted to let Gale see through Aurum's true colors immediately and not be deceived anymore.Aurum could stoop to such despicable acts; it meant he had absolutely no moral bottom line. Who knew what unimaginable things he might do in the future? Shawn was also pondering over this issue. He said, "We can't directly tell Gale; she won't believe it. Even if she does, it'll be with doubts. Her relationship with Aurum runs deep.""What should we do then? Just watch helplessly? Can't we do anything about it?" Ivy asked anxiously."He took matters into his own hands and has tied up loose ends well. I will definitely expose Aurum. But we can't rush this; it must be done slowly, so as not to alert him!" Shawn said firmly."I'm with you on this, Mr. Wood. Whatever you need me to do, just tell me. I'll stand by your side and try to expose Aurum's true colors as soon as possible.

"Galey being sad for a while is better than not seeing through Aurum's true face for a lifetime. If Aurum can repent and leave Sea City forever, I can give him a chance so you don't have to be hurt by the truth!" Shawn muttered to himself.It all depends on what Aurum will do. Will Aurum fight to the end like Natalie used to? Or will he be a bit more sensible and retreat?Shawn left the study. There were occasional sounds of joy and laughter in the playroom. Gale was playing with the two children.Shawn walked in, and Nicole was the first to see him, sweetly calling out, "Daddy!"A baby girl's baby voice always comforts her father."What's Nicole playing?" Shawn crouched down, patting her head. "You're sweating.""A game, Daddy, do you want to join?" Gale said from the side, "It's getting late, time to prepare for bath and bedtime. Daddy will play with you when he's free tomorrow."Nicole nodded obediently. "Okay."Joshua was still sitting coolly beside, playing with a Rubik'

After a two-second pause Joshua added, "Nicole is not very bright, she must have completely inherited her intelligence from you! Luckily, I managed to inherit a tiny bit of Shawn's genes."Nicole was randomly insulted.Gale was speechless.No matter how old men were, they would be so good at provoking women. Shawn wanted to laugh a bit, but he tried hard to hold back, so his lips twitched.Joshua realized the room was silent and sensed something was off."Um, I'll go back to my room now. Goodnight Shawn! Mommy! Sister!" Joshua dashed toward the door.The culprit fled. Gale and Nicole looked at each other."Joshua deserves a beating. Mommy, why don't you spank him?" Nicole said."Should I go drag him back and give him a spanking? Can I get to him in time?" They heard a slam almost immediately. He had closed his room door and even deliberately locked it.Gale looked at her very seriously. "Nicole, see that? That's a man for you. Arrogant, conceited, and always talented at ange

"Gale, you don't have to feel inferior. You don't need to think you've let Mr. Wood down, or sink into self-loathing. Your situation and mine aren't the same. I've already pulled myself together and thrown myself into work. You shouldn't get caught up in that nightmare from that night."Honestly, you shouldn't because you didn't experience that nightmare!"Gale almost forgot to blink, just staring at Ivy like that, Gale saw her reflection in Ivy's clear gaze."Ivy, you..." Gale felt a bit lost. "Why are you so sure? Do you know something? Do you have any leads?""Not at the moment, but I just know."A tinge of disappointment flickered in Gale's eyes. Ivy was trying to comfort her, was she not? Without evidence, how could she believe her?"Gale!" Ivy could tell what Gale was thinking. "Don't you believe me?""I..." Gale wanted to believe, but she could not convince herself."Gale, I can vouch for it with my career, my future, even my life." Ivy looked straight into her eyes. "No

Ivy did not refuse, and from her expression and behavior, she seemed to enjoy and be quite satisfied with Aurum's care for her. Aurum was indeed trying to flirt with her. He wanted to lure her with love. He even wanted to completely control her, make her obediently listen to him, love him deeply, and be willing to sacrifice herself for her love.After all, Aurum seemed to be a quality man, any woman who looked at him would want to have him. Ivy had once been attracted to him too. Now thinking about it, she felt that she was truly naive and innocent. A man who could harm the woman he loved should be kept as far away as possible.She played along. If Aurum was playing, she would play too. She was keen to see if he's a better actor or if she, a professionally trained actress, can outperform him. He could act affectionately, then in response, she would play the role of a devoted woman.Watching the car drive away, Gale still had not snapped out of her daze. She could not understand it.